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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.40, 22,674.35 and 10,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.40, 22,674.35 and 10,060.28 is: 13,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.40 : 22,674.35 = 10,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.40/22,674.35 = 10,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.40x = 22,674.35 × 10,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.40x = 228,110,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,110,146.14/16,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.27

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